Mechanical Engineering Specialist

Overview

8+ Years

Work Schedule & Setup

• 8–10 Hours per Day
• Sunday to Thursday
• Rotation: 12 Weeks ON / 2 Weeks OFF (Single Status)

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support including design reviews, commissioning, start-up, troubleshooting, and failure analysis
• Develop and manage maintenance work packs and modification activities
• Ensure compliance with company standards, processes, and project specifications
• Participate in technical reviews, risk assessments, and safety workshops
• Maintain and track issue registers and risk mitigation plans
• Provide technical support for Management of Change (MoC) processes
• Supervise contractors, consultants, and service providers
• Drive improvements in asset reliability and integrity systems
• Support project tie-ins and ensure smooth system integration
• Contribute to Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), SBRA, FRA, and other risk frameworks
• Mentor and guide junior engineers

Key Challenges

• Influencing project decisions by balancing CAPEX vs OPEX considerations
• Managing risks related to new technologies introduced in projects
• Ensuring long-term reliability and availability of systems

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Oil & Gas or similar industry
• Proven experience in EPC, commissioning, and start-up phases
• Strong expertise in mechanical systems, reliability, and integrity management
• Ability to make decisions under high-pressure environments
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Fluent in English (written & verbal)
• Proficiency with engineering and office applications
• With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide.
• With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed.
• We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.